Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX(4 days ago)

Woodinville, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$95,000 - $130,000Aviation Hardware

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Starlink Aviation Hardware team. The role involves designing, analyzing, testing, and managing flight hardware from conception to production, focusing on high reliability and performance for aircraft installations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and work on hardware certification, improvement, and deployment to enhance global connectivity.

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Required Skills

CAD
FEA
Design Optimization
Structural Analysis
GD&T
Testing
Manufacturing
Material Selection
PCB Design
Electromechanical

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.

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